Comprehensive Atlas of Human Living and Surface Anatomy for Effective Physical Examination

This highly illustrated atlas is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, providing a comprehensive guide to human living and surface anatomy for effective physical examination of sports injuries. Covering normal surface and living human anatomy on a regional basis, this book facilitates in-depth understanding of physical examination and manipulative techniques.

Key Features

• Full-color photographs of anatomy and skeletal parts, helping to locate and identify structures.
• Detailed methodology on how to locate structures, palpate them, test muscle actions and joint movements, and detect derangements.
• Inclusion of photographs of relevant bony structures and prosections of specific parts of the body to assist in identifying features in the living subject – a unique feature.
• Problem-solving case studies that employ knowledge of living anatomy, enhancing practical application.
• Full-color throughout, making it easier to understand and engage with complex anatomical concepts.

This comprehensive atlas is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, athletic trainers, and students of human anatomy, providing a thorough understanding of living and surface anatomy. With its detailed methodology and full-color photographs, it facilitates effective physical examination and manipulative techniques, enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Product Information

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication Date: April 10, 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044310316X
• ISBN-13: 978-0443103162
• Pages: 206
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds